WORKPACKAGES
WORKPACKAGES
The TRACE-RICE project is structured in 7 Work Packages (WP).
All the WP has a strong relation among them to obtain the expected results, as is reflected in the following figure:

WP1 - TEST SOLUTIONS FOR AUTHENTICITY, ORIGIN AND TRACEABILITY
LEADER: UNL-ITQB
Mapping European rice varieties with DNA-based authenticity analytical tools and trying to improve the current available methods for scalability. The genetic data will be correlated with rice grain physico-chemical data, quality and sensory attributes, to identify authenticity, origin and traceability. Additionally, we will build predictive models using machine learning strategies to assess rice authenticity and develop a digital platform for data uploading and processing, thus contributing for a cross-sharable database for producers, auditors and end-consumers.
WP2 - TEST SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES TO REDUCE CHEMICALS
LEADER: EM
Addresses insect infestation and microbial contamination by establishing the most cost-effective solutions to prevent egg hatching in stored, packed and shipped rice and the presence of mycotoxins, avoiding the use of chemical products. In rice ready-to-eat products, the prevention of the development of Bacillus cereus and other relevant pathogens will be taken in account. The liaison with blockchain based methods to incorporate food safety and contamination concerns into the traceability model will be assured.
WP3 - CIRCULAR ECONOMY APPLICATIONS IN RICE CULTIVATION AND NEW HIGH-ADDED VALUE PRODUCTS
LEADER: CSIC-IATA
Addresses the correlation between rice compositional characteristics and quality and the development of the capabilities of project partners to convert by-products and waste into innovative and valuable natural ingredients.
WP4 - TEST SOLUTIONS FOR BLOCKCHAIN INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PREDICTIVE MODELS
LEADER: BGI
Addresses the constrains from the farmer to the end consumer by using a blockchain approach to control the complete value chain assuring profitability, food safety, traceability and authenticity in the rice chain.
WP5 - EXPLOITATION AND REPLICABILITY
LEADER: INIAV
Develop a pilot trial execution plan in the selected sites (Spain and Egypt) and carry out the evaluation of the acceptance of the TRACE system in two real life settings and conditions.
WP6 - DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION
LEADER: CASA DO ARROZ
Develop and implement an integrated strategy for comprehensive Communication and Dissemination (C&D) activities to improve the positioning of the rice Mediterranean Sector and involving at the same time all societal players (producers, farmers, scientific community, citizens, government, etc). The C&D plan of the TRACE-RICE project will maximize impacts in terms of awareness, engagement and acceptance as a necessary precondition to boost its replication potential.
WP7 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
LEADER: INIAV
Assure the achievement of project goals and delivery of the planned actions in the most cost-effective manner. Coordination and organization of the project at strategic level, ensuring: project follow-up, continuous update, decision-making procedures, suitable project administration and data management.